While false balance often results from an attempt at impartiality, the irony is that the “balance” results in bias.
Not giving equal weight to an unsupported position isn’t censorship. There’s no conspiracy.
It’s just good journalism. 2/2
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Avoiding bias is a laudable goal. But there aren’t always “two sides” to every story.
Giving equal weight to an unsupported position is a false balance, & it can mislead & confuse the audience. 1/2
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